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In the 19th century, an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine what's sinking ships all over the ocean. His daughter follows him. They are intercepted by a mysterious captain Nemo and his incredible submarine.
In 1866, a mysterious sea monster is sinking ships, prompting a naval expedition to hunt it down. The expedition's ship, the 'Alfred Meade', encounters the creature and sinks, with its survivors Captain Nemo, Ned Land, and Professor Aronnax becoming prisoners aboard Nemo's advanced submarine, the Nautilus.
This made-for-television adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated the ambition of its production for a TV movie, it was largely criticized for its lengthy runtime, uneven pacing, and departures from the source material. Performances were noted, particularly Richard Harris as Captain Nemo, but the overall execution failed to impress critics.
A visually ambitious but narratively flawed adaptation that struggles with pacing.
Richard Harris delivers a commendable performance as the enigmatic Captain Nemo.
The film deviates significantly from Verne's original text, disappointing purists.
Google audience: Audience reception for this adaptation is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
This adaptation is one of many cinematic interpretations of Jules Verne's seminal work, with other notable versions including the 1954 Disney film starring Kirk Douglas and James Mason.
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After what seems like an age of prologue material, "Prof. Aronnax" (Richard Crenna) and his daughter "Sophie" (Julie Cox) finally set sail on the USS "Abraham Lincoln" under the command of "Capt. Farragut" (Jeff Harding) in search of a sea ...